I loved that the author says that the story became more of a 'why done it' than a 'who done it'. A great story, well-written and researched and characI loved that the author says that the story became more of a 'why done it' than a 'who done it'. A great story, well-written and researched and characters I could relate to. ...more

I had seriously never heard of Diane von Furstenberg when I saw this book but something made me want to read it. Not being the slightest bit interesteI had seriously never heard of Diane von Furstenberg when I saw this book but something made me want to read it. Not being the slightest bit interested in fashion I was surprised just how much I enjoyed reading about her charmed life. I loved that she encourages women, spoke about her failures, is a generous benefactor and that I got to take a peek into the life of a 'jet-setter'. I loved her writing style and her honesty. ...more

After reading this delightful book I so want to go and stay at the Beachside Guest House on Paros. I love a book that makes me feel happy - this was dAfter reading this delightful book I so want to go and stay at the Beachside Guest House on Paros. I love a book that makes me feel happy - this was definitely one of those books. A story of the power of friendship, love, a windmill and a beautiful Greek island. ...more

As some of my ancestors were Quakers I was particularly interested to read about the hardships Quakers suffered in London in 1667. I was hooked from tAs some of my ancestors were Quakers I was particularly interested to read about the hardships Quakers suffered in London in 1667. I was hooked from the first page and I couldn't put down this wonderfully well-written and superb mystery. One of my favourite reads this year....more

Words like beautiful, unforgettable and charming seem inadequate to describe this truly glorious book. A book to remember, a book to recommend to frieWords like beautiful, unforgettable and charming seem inadequate to describe this truly glorious book. A book to remember, a book to recommend to friends and a book to return to. Joy, delight, tears, France, love and of course books. ...more

A pure adrenaline rush. A book I couldn't put down. Kick Lannigan is superb and someone you would want on your side. I cried many times reading this bA pure adrenaline rush. A book I couldn't put down. Kick Lannigan is superb and someone you would want on your side. I cried many times reading this book and it truly is one book I will never forget. ...more

Mary and Sherlock are back and in top form. This story had it all, Japan and it's history, intrigue, fabulous characters and a great story. An absolutMary and Sherlock are back and in top form. This story had it all, Japan and it's history, intrigue, fabulous characters and a great story. An absolute delight....more

Most times I try to figure out the ending of a mystery but I found myself just enjoying this book for the sheer pleasure of reading such a superb wellMost times I try to figure out the ending of a mystery but I found myself just enjoying this book for the sheer pleasure of reading such a superb well-crafted mystery. I ordered the next in the series 'The Murder of Doctor Chandrix' the instant I had finished....more

A touching (sometimes funny, sometimes heartfelt) story of trying to find love on 75 dates around the world. I adored this book. I loved the concept oA touching (sometimes funny, sometimes heartfelt) story of trying to find love on 75 dates around the world. I adored this book. I loved the concept of linking all the men Bambi met with a dish from their country. A book to remember and smile. ...more

Entertaining, compelling and a great murder mystery. I do so hope there will be more DI Edgar Stephens and Max Mephisto novels. Ruth Galloway watch ouEntertaining, compelling and a great murder mystery. I do so hope there will be more DI Edgar Stephens and Max Mephisto novels. Ruth Galloway watch out you might be surpassed by Edgar and Max as my favourite character/s....more

From the first page I adored this magical and beautifully written story about two women who lived in New York at different times - Olive in 1907 and AFrom the first page I adored this magical and beautifully written story about two women who lived in New York at different times - Olive in 1907 and Amanda in 2007. A story of friendship, decisions, choices and love. A book I will always remember. ...more

Sometimes there are books that are just beautiful and leave a lasting memory - for me, this is truly one of those. A story of friendship, love, delighSometimes there are books that are just beautiful and leave a lasting memory - for me, this is truly one of those. A story of friendship, love, delight, books and whimsy. I would so love to live in San Ireneo de Arnois. ...more